Anthony, 54, told The Sunday Times she met the producer when she starred in 1982 sci-fi film Krull and the alleged assault occurred a few years later.

She said it was a "pathetic, revolting" attack that had left her "disgusted and embarrassed".

On Wednesday Anthony tweeted that she had just reported a historical crime, adding "feel sick... so sad".

The Metropolitan Police said it was passed an allegation of sexual assault by Merseyside Police the same day.

"The allegation will be assessed by officers from Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command," the force said.

Dozens of actresses, including Hollywood A-listers Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow, have made accusations of sex abuse against the 65-year-old movie mogul over the past 10 days, prompting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to call an emergency meeting.